Alfred town is located in Allegany County New York. Alfred town has a 2024 population of 5,915. Alfred town is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually but its population has decreased by -3.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,129 in 2020.
The average household income in Alfred town is $67,940 with a poverty rate of 32.63%. The median age in Alfred town is 20.8 years: 20.9 years for males, and 20.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alfred town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,812 | 80.39% |
| Black or African American | 544 | 9.09% |
| Asian | 238 | 3.98% |
| Other race | 232 | 3.88% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,069 | 2.45 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 540 | 1.72 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Married | 467 | 2.9 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Female | 45 | 6.47 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Male | 17 | 2.59 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 3.05% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 17.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 638 | 38.18% |
| High School Graduate | 302 | 18.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 231 | 13.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 1,442 | 804 |
| Asian | 109 | 89 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 44 | 39 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 98.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $17,031 | $58,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,607 | $58,482 | $36,125 |
| High School Graduate | $20,583 | $22,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,656 | $33,906 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,106 | $33,403 | $35,785 |
| Some College | $36,435 | $46,806 | $35,833 |
$35,106
Average Earnings
$33,403
Average Male
$35,785
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.78% of Alfred town residents speak only English, while 14.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,379 | 843 | 35.44% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 6 | 7.89% |
| Asian | 149 | 6 | 4.03% |
| Other | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
32.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.64%
Male Poverty Rate
35.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alfred town is White, with 35.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alfred town is Asian, with 4.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.08% |
| Some College | 21.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 90.59% |
| Female Employed | 30.26% |
| Male Employed | 12.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,132 | $92,283 |
| Households | $51,932 | $67,940 |
| Married Families | $90,515 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,063 | $44,094 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.1%
Male Marriage Rate
18.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
165
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 3.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
16.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.4%
Born in Alfred town
94.09%
Native Born
5.91%
Foreign Born
3.76%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
94.09% of Alfred town residents were born in the United States, with 77.4% having been born in New York. 3.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,115 | 40 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 6,075 | 40 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 6,035 | 40 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 5,995 | 40 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 5,955 | 40 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 5,915 | 40 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 5,875 | 40 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 5,835 | -90 | -1.52% |
| 2021 | 5,925 | -204 | -3.33% |
| 2020 | 6,129 | 1,205 | 24.47% |
| 2019 | 4,924 | -68 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 4,992 | -33 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 5,025 | -66 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 5,091 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 5,094 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 5,098 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 5,072 | -31 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 5,103 | -84 | -1.62% |
| 2011 | 5,187 | -53 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 5,240 | 0 | 0% |